- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Sedalia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sedalia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390469702732
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sedalia Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #46 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sedalia Elementary has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sedalia Elementary ranks #46 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Groveport Madison Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390469702732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Sedalia Elementary shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 390469702732 · Columbus, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 17.7:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students)
Sedalia Elementary shrank from 616 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sedalia Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Groveport Madi
Groveport Madison High School
1,863 students
- This school 530
Sedalia Elementary
530 students
- Dunloe Element 510
Dunloe Elementary School
510 students
- Glendening Ele 504
Glendening Elementary School
504 students
- Asbury Element 503
Asbury Elementary School
503 students
- Groveport Madi 489
Groveport Madison Middle School Central
489 students
What this shows Sedalia Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sedalia Elementary compares
Sedalia Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 72% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 54% in Ohio - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,810
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.0%
White 22.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Sedalia Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Groveport Madison Local reports $14,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sedalia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveport Madison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunloe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendening Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groveport Madison Middle School Central | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sedalia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sedalia Elementary
How many students attend Sedalia Elementary?
Sedalia Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sedalia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sedalia Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sedalia Elementary?
54.5% of students at Sedalia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sedalia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sedalia Elementary is African American at 53.0% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sedalia Elementary?
Sedalia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sedalia Elementary rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Sedalia Elementary ranks #46 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Groveport Madison Local?
Besides Sedalia Elementary, Groveport Madison Local also operates Groveport Madison High School (1,863 students), Dunloe Elementary School (510 students), and Glendening Elementary School (504 students). See the Groveport Madison Local district page for the complete list.